Carne Asada Recipe
Learn how to make delicious, restaurant-quality carne asada at home! This recipe is full of flavor and made with simple, fresh ingredients. Perfect for tacos, fajitas, nachos and so much more!
Servings 6 people
Calories 222kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 limes juiced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lbs flank steak
Instructions
- In a medium glass bowl, whisk together all of the oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the steak in a glass baking tray, and pour the marinade over it. Ensure both sides of the steak are well coated. Cover the baking tray with plastic wrap and marinate for 1 to 4 hours. You can marinate overnight for even more flavor.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the carne asada on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow it to rest for an additional 5 minutes before slicing.
- With a sharp knife, cut the carne asada diagonally against the grain. Enjoy!
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients like fresh lime juice vs bottled. It makes all the difference!
- Get your grill nice and hot before putting the steak down to get a good char.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 23mg